Water-wave comb



Nov. 27, 192s. i 1,693,168 A. R. WEI-LER WATER WAVE COMB A uf We//gf Inventor A llame y Patented Nov. 27, 1928.

UNITED STATES ARTHUR R. WELLER, OF SPOK-ANE, WASHINGTON.

WATER-WAVE COMB.

Application ied March 7, 1928. Serial No. 259,748.

My present inventionrelates to improvements in water wave combs for use in hair dressing, as in the formation of water waves and curls in the hair, as well as for applying various other' shapes to the dressing of the hair. The combs are of course used in sets and are connected by strings or cords, and the primary object of the invention is the provision of means whereby the combs in a set may be utilized for the purpose oi i'orming a straight edge wave, as over the forehead, as well as producing a waved edge to the water wave. In the latter instance the combs of the set are arranged in staggered f relationV and retained in their position thereby for-ming a zigzag or waved edge through the hair, that will simulate the appearance of a Marcel wave.

In carrying out my invention I use a plurality of anchoring clasps on the comb which clasps may be rigidly supported on the combs, or they may be adjustable thereon,

but in all cases the clasps are arranged so that they are aligned to receive a retaining cord and the parallel combs of similar size are arranged with their ends in straight or staggered relation for the purpose described.

The invention consists in certain novel combinations and arrangements of parts as will hereinafter be more fully set forth and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings I have illust-rated one complete example of the physical embodiment of my invention, together with several modifications thereof, wherein the parts are combined and arranged according to the best modes I have so far devised for the practical application of the principles of my invention.

Figure l is a view showing two sets of three combs each in use.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of one of the combs of a set with a plurality of anchoring devices or clasps for the connecting cord.

Figure 2a is a perspective view of the combs showing an auxiliary anchoring clasp on the comb.

Figure 3 is a view showing a set of combs when used for a straight edge wave.

Figure 3a is a view similar to Figure 3 showing the combs of a set in staggered relation to form a curved or waved edge to the hair.

Figure 4 is an enlarged detail perspective view showing a portion of a comb with anchoring prongs or clasps integral with the comb. Y

Figure 5 is a perspective view of an adjustable clip with the anchoring clasps or prongs thereon.

Figure 6 is a perspective view showing one ot' the adjustable clasps-.'Figure 5 in position on: a comb.

Figure 7 is a perspective View of the anchoring device with the. auxiliary or additional cord retaining element as in Figure Ik In Figures l, Q, 2a, 3 and 3a, a usual type of curved comb is shown with the teeth C and t-he backy C. This comb is fashioned of hardl rubber, Celluloid, or other material and is fashioned with pairs of oppositely projecting resilient clasps or prongs l1 and 2. These prongs' or clasps l and 2 are struck from the back oi' the comb at its outer side and they form resilient retaining devices for the coinnecting cords S. These prongs or clasps 1 and 2 are struck from the back C of the comb in such manner as to form grooves or depressions 3 and it will be apparent that the cord or string S may be slipped under the resilient prongs or clasps in order to retain the comb in desired position. When in use the cords Sare arranged in parallel pairs as indicated in Figures 3 and 3a. The prongs or clasps l and 2 extend longitudinally of the comb, and the cords are arranged transversely of the combs, thus insuring an efficient means for holding the combs of the set in proper position as indicated in Figure l for waving the hair. In Figure 3 the sets of combs are arranged to provide a comparatively straight edge for the hair, while in Figure 3a the combs not only form waves in the hair, but on account of their staggered relation, they form a wavy edge to the hair. It will be apparent that the cords S may be slipped under the desired or selected' prongs` or clasps of the comb in'order to provide either the straight edge arrangement or the staggered or wavy edge arrangement of the combs and of the waved hair.

In Figures 5 and 6 I provide adjustable slide clips 4 which may be slid longitudinally of the back C of the comb. These slida-ble clips are U-:haped in cross-section and are fashioned of any suitable material possessing the required resiliency or elasticity. For

- retaining the clips on the comb, the former are provided with longitudinally extending ribs 5 that engage in complementary grooves 6 in the outerface of the back of the comb. Thus the clips may be slid longitudinally of the comb to desired position for arranging the connecting cords S. Each clip l is fashioned with a pair of resilient oppositely extending prongs or clasps 7 and 8 .and these elements are fashioned as part of the plate 9 which is formed of material that may readily be welded or fused to the clip to form a rigid part therewith.

In Figure 7 a plate 10 is shown which may be fused or welded to the clip l, or it may be fused or welded directly to the back-C of the comb in Figure 2a. This plate 10 is'pro# vided with oppositely extending prongs 11 and 12 and also with an intermediate pair of auxiliary prongs 13. The cord S may be slipped undera selected prong or clasp 11 or 1.2-, orv the prong may be slipped or snapped in between the Vpair of resilient prongs or clasps 13 as desired?.

The h-air dressermay with facility adapt and arrange the combs and the anchoring device, together with the connecting cords in such manner as to insure the formation of the desired arrangement of the hair, and an expert may readily provide an attractive appearance forl the ordinary water wave or Marcel wave as applied to the hair.

Having thus fully described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

y 1. rlhe combination with a. comb of a pair of longitudinally oppositely extending resilient anchoring prongs carried thereby and adapted to receive a cord arranged transvversely of the comb 2. The combination with a comb of an adjustable clip thereon, 4an anchoring device rigidly supported on the clip, and a pair of oppositely extending resilient prongs on said clip arranged longitudinally of the comb.

3. The combination with a comb having `a longitudinal groovej of a slidable clip having a rib to engage the ,-groove,` said clip having :i pairof oppositely extending resilient anchoringprongs disposed longitudinally of the comb, and adapted toreceive a cord extending transversely of the com-b. Y

l. The combination with a coin-'b of la pair of longitudinally oppositely extend-ing resilient anchoring prongs carried thereby and adapted to receive ai cord arranged trainsversely of the comb insuch manner that the ends of a set of combs may be retained` in a staggered relation.

ln testimony whereof I affix my signature.

.ARTHUR R.' WELLER. 

